by Judy Moran, Genealogist, March 2017

Victor H. Wesson & Eleanor M. Williams were both born in Springfield, MA.  In November of 1912 they were married at Eleanor's parents home in Longmeadow.  The young couple moved into their newly built home at 135 Forest Glen Road after it was completed in 1913.  This residence was built by the Whitney Company from New York (Source:  Springfield Union- Sept. 12, 1912).  It was located between Victor's brother's home (Douglas Wesson) & his sister Eleanor Lincoln's homes.  The land had been purchased earlier by their father Joseph H. Wesson (Source: Springfield Republican- Sept. 2, 1907). 

Victor joined his father Joseph & brother Douglas at Smith & Wesson Co.  His grandfather Daniel B. Wesson was a co-founder of this Springfield company.  Victor's WWI Draft Registration Card lists his occupation as an Assistant Superintendent in the company.  As time went on he became Vice- President & Assistant Treasurer.

Eleanor Wesson was a member of the Springfield Junior League, serving as President of this organization at one time.  They raised their four children on Forest Glen Road and lived at this address for many years.  The Museum of Fine Arts at the Springfield Museums owns a beautiful collection of paintings by Franklin County artist Erastus Salisbury Field.  The collection of Field's work, The Morgan Wesson Memorial Collection, was a gift from Eleanor (Source: Springfield Union- July 26, 1964).  It is on view for all to enjoy.